MELVIN HENRY GRAMMAN
Melvin Henry Gramman, age 95, of Brookville, died Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his residence in Brookville following a brief illness.
Born December 23, 1926, in Franklin County, he was one of 10 children born to the late Leo and Frances (Wallpe) Gramman. On September 1, 1948, he and the former Rita M. Lunsford were united in marriage, and she survives.
Melvin was retired, having worked for Pepsi Cola for more than 33 years. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville.
In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and beating anyone in a good game of cards.
Besides Rita, his loving wife of more than73 years, survivors include six children, Karen (Greg) Pflum of Brookville, Donna (Mike) Forthofer of Brookville, Marlene (Dan) Fohl of Cedar Grove, Maureen (Denny) Seals of Cedar Grove, Melanie (Mike) Roberts of Liberty, and Kevin (Sandy) Gramman of Liberty; 13 grandchildren, Brandi Beesley, Heather Gramman, Nathan Roberts, Lindsey Roberts, Kurt Fohl, Jason Fohl, Derek Fohl, Andrew Seals, Holly Meyer, Doug Noah, Brian Noah, Michelle Forthhofer and Heidi Ulfers; 15 great-grandchildren, as well as a great-great grandchild, Jax Beesley. He also leaves behind three siblings, Ruth (Jake) Stenger of St. Leon, Wilfred (Bertie) Gramman of Indianapolis, and Carrol (Diane) Gramman of Sunman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lucille Teufel, Donald Gramman, Delores Ginder, Floyd Gramman Harold Gramman and Sylvia Erhart.
Family and friends may visit from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday February 19, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville.
Rev. Vincent Lampert will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 19, 2022, 11 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gramman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.